The July winner for Isuzu’s Truck of the Year competition has been awarded to Chad Brown, presenting his Queensland truck and business, the “outstanding” FYJ 300-200 from CNC Cartage.
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Each month a winner is selected on their Isuzu rig, passion for trucks and how it benefits their business, scoring an Isuzu Trucks merchandise pack valued at $300 RRP.
The monthly winner also goes in the running to be crowned ‘King’ of their truck Series (N, F, FX/FY) at the end of the year, with a shot at the $1,500 cash prize awarded to each series winner.
CNC Cartage are specialists in transporting timber and building products, with their FYJ 300-200 utilising a HMF 3202 30-tonne crane to load the vehicle’s 8.8 metre tray.
Being a twin-steer, the crane sits between the axles of the FYJ allowing for easy, stress-free loading. The twin-steer platform was selected to ensure greater manoeuvrability, especially in tighter spaces.
“We wanted to have the truck run on aluminium wheels, so the build pushed all the boundaries of what’s possible,” Chad Brown says.
“We’re proud of its capabilities and the full wrap in CNC company colours is matched by a black tray that really sets it apart.”
On the other hand, Steven Mavros from Mav Builds has transformed his daily workhorse into a mobile home for weekend and holiday use also, with his NPR 75-190 tipper.
“My NPR 75-190 tipper is the ultimate in versatility,” he says.
“When it is in full work mode it’s the perfect vehicle for me as a carpenter and builder. I can carry my full kit of tools but can also deal with an additional 2.5 tonne of materials or rubbish.
“When I want to travel, I winch my custom-built tiny house into the tray and I’m ready to hit the road in comfort.
“It’s got more than enough power to take me wherever I need to go. It carries the weight easily and takes the knocks of having a house in the back without flinching.”
If you’re an owner-operator relying on your trusty Isuzu to get the job done, or have added another Isuzu truck to your fleet, enter Isuzu’s Truck of the Year competition via online entry portal and send a photo with a snappy caption for a chance to become August’s monthly winner.
Prizes include a merchandise pack, including a selection from the latest range and the popular Heritage line.
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